Do’s and Don’ts of Termite Control

What are the do’s and don’ts of termite control?

Do’s

Do have your house inspected regularly

Do maintain your house’s landscaping

Don’ts

Don’t use outdoor pesticides indoors

Don’t skimp on pest control

Don’t assume all pesticides work on all pests

There are a lot to know about termite control and pest prevention. From the use of pesticides from what kinds of materials deter termites, there are a lot of do’s and don’ts when controlling termites and other pests. It’s not as simple as buying chemicals and applying them around your house. Here is a list of what to do and what not to do.

Do Have your House Inspected Regularly

If you have any recent termite activity annihilated from your home, then know that it’s not enough to exterminate termites and assume that they’ll be gone for good; or if you’ve never experienced these pests at all, don’t think that you need any pest control operator to check your house. More often than not, termites exist in your house without you knowing because you probably don’t see them, you’ll only notice them when things go bad.

Most termite activity happen underground or inside the wooden parts or your house. They don’t touch the surface unless they need their colony to expand. Once you do discover them, that’s when you know that widespread damage has been done. There are many pest control operators in the Philippines, it won’t hurt to have your homes inspected now and then.

Do Maintain Your House’s Landscaping

If you’ve had some termite control done to your house recently, always assume that termites could infest your house again. If your house is occupied with a lot of wood sources, then it’s possible for termites to invade after some time. If you want to prevent this from happening again, you can use wood such as redwood, cedar, or juniper. Termites will never manifest in these types of wood because they are repelled by the smell and taste of these kinds of wood.

If you find any dead wood around your house, better remove them right away as they are an invitation to termites. Keeping the wooden parts of your house clean and dry is the best way to keep these pesky pests away from your homes. If there are any tree stumps and left over tree roots around your house, have them removed immediately.

Don’t use Outdoor Pesticides Indoors

There’s a reason why outdoor pesticides any other outdoor chemicals are specified for strict outdoor use only. The level of toxicity is so high that using these indoors will be a health hazard for the people living inside. Constant exposure to these chemicals are hazardous to one’s health.

Chemicals and pesticides that are designed for outdoor use is made of highly toxic compounds. That’s why all pest control operators require the household inhabitants to leave the house for at least 2-4 hours.

Don’t skimp on Pest Control

If you plan on doing the termite control and extermination on your own, you should always buy the most effective products, even if they come with hefty price tags. Most likely, cheap products won’t grant total extermination, you’ll end up spending more; having to apply pesticides more frequently than you should.

There are a few people who handle their own pest control, while others seek pest control operators. The Philippines, is known for its hot and humid environment. Areas around your house where moisture can accumulate are most likely the breeding grounds of termites. Cheap pesticides won’t be able to reach or at least be effective as they seep deeper in those little cracks and spaces. Best purchase pesticides and chemicals that can get to the deepest of nooks and crannies while still maintaining effectiveness.

Don’t Assume All Pesticides Work on All Pests

Just because you’ve found a can of pesticides that specify that they’re insecticides, don’t assume that they’ll work on termites. More often than not, commercial insecticides are designed to kill cockroaches, ants, mosquitoes, and flies; not termites. Look for formulas that are specifically designed to kill termites.

Key Takeaway

It’s not enough to exterminate termites and expect the damaged wood to be termite free. Termites feed and make their homes from dead wood. This should be a key indicator that the previously infested parts of your homes need to be replaced. Once you do all the necessary fixes, have your house inspected at least once or twice a year. This can ensure you that your home will be termite free and if there are signs of termite activity, it can be taken care of right away.

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Testimonials

“We quickly called our regular pest control for a liquid termiticide treatment. Three months later, the pesky termites were back… I had the house treated with the same chemical solution again but it was not enough to keep the termites from coming back. We finally decided on trying Sentricon System to prevent further damage.”

Eileen Macapagal

Housewife & Entrepreneur

“I first heard about Sentricon whenever we watched movies in malls which showed commercials of the product… Topbest came here, did a survey mostly at the garden area where there’s plenty of wood. They advised the use of Sentricon and came back periodically to check the whole house.”

Beth Tamayo-Wong

TV Personality and Family Woman

”The high-tech stations are just above the ground, so I really appreciate that there’s no damage to the structure of the house.The house you built out of blood, sweat and tears is really an investment and a testament to your hard work. I will recommend Sentricon and Topbest to my friends. We feel very safe now because the house is in good hands. ”

Tin-Tin Bersola-Babao

TV Personality and Family Woman

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